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All round awareness about the Covid -19 Virus and mandatory Vaccination, could prepone the end of the pandemic :Experts
In the ongoing nation’s fight against the global pandemic Covid -19, doctors from different systems of medicine including mudra healing have insisted on the various precautionary measures required to keep oneself immune from the Corona virus infection . The experts also offered important inputs on the intake of food that boost the immune system. It was also impressed that fake news on the pandemic and vaccination should not be encouraged while seeking and spreading authentic information is the primary responsibility of every law abiding citizen . The webinar titled “COVID Appropriate Behaviour, Vaccination and Precautionary Methods”, was jointly conducted today by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s Field Outreach Bureau, Vellore and DKM College for Women, Vellore.
Speaking about the symptoms and the spread of the deadly virus, Dr. V. Sasikumar, Block Medical Officer, Usoor Primary Health Centre, Vellore, said that during the second wave, the symptoms cannot be predicted as even mild headache could be a possible indicator of the infection. “Earlier, the virus was spread through droplets. Now, it is air-borne spread, which means when we return home it is important that we should go near the family members only after washing our clothes and cleaning our belongings”, he added. Though people use masks like N-95 and those made of cloth, he said that triple layered surgical masks provide the maximum protection and demonstrated the correct way of wearing it. Answering a question regarding the use of Remdesivir, Dr. Sasikumar said that if there is an infection in the lungs, as there are chances of increase in bacterial infection as well, an anti-viral drug like Remdesivir is prescribed.
Elaborating on the responsibility of teachers and students in the battle, Dr. P.N. Sudha, Principal, DKM College for Women, Vellore highlighted the importance of adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour like maintaining social distance, wearing masks, frequently washing hands and focusing on boosting immunity. She also stressed on the need to avoid social gathering , consuming cold drinks, ice creams, sweets and any food that may cause inflammation. “As citizens, we have the responsibility to help the Government to tackle the prevailing situation and for that we should increase the awareness about vaccine and safety precautions”, she added.
Highlighing the role of media and its approach in covering COVID related issues, Shri. M. Jayasingh, Deputy Director , All India Radio, Chennai, spoke at length on the recent increasing spread of infodemic, which is a term used to denote a situation where false information is spread widely in a harmful way. Citing an example regarding the 2-Deoxy-d-glucose  drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation  that was introduced today, he said that since it has a modified glucose molecule, just by looking at the name and without checking the facts, certain posts in social media reported that glucose is said to be a cure for COVID. Instead of creating panic and instilling negative thoughts in the minds of people, he requested the students and youngsters to share positive information which in turn will be of utmost help in the war against the pandemic.
Dr. S. Chitra from Kanchipuram, who specialises in Siddha system of medicine, listed the various food items including tomato, clove, cinnamon, lemon, badam, gooseberry which are rich in anti oxidants. Kabasura Kudineer, Nilavembu Kudineer, steam inhalation, breathing exercise like pranayama, salt water gargling and keeping oneself hydrated are very important during this crisis, she said.
Dr. Pon Vasu, Founder, Sri Putru Maharishi Muthras Research Center, Vellore, said that it is essential not to be afraid as it could affect the working of the immunity boosters. He demonstrated various mudras that heal health issues caused due to corona like fever, breathing difficulty, heart functioning, digestion etc. According to him, all these mudras can be practised as precautionary measures as well as a part of the treatment in COVID patients.
Earlier, in his Presidential address, Shri.J. Kamaraj,Director, Regional Outreach Bureau, Chennai, said that the pandemic challenges the very core of the family system by disrupting the health and destabilising its economy. He pointed out the solution lies with the family members who by observing the covid appropriate behaviour could valiantly win the fight against the epidemic. Every family saved implies the Nation saved , he added.
Shri. S. Murali, Field Publicity Officer, Field Outreach Bureau, Vellore, delivered the welcome address, while Shri. M. Jayaganesh, Field Publicity Assistant, Field Outreach Bureau, Vellore, rendered the vote of thanks.